Nominate a student or group of students from your school

Stella is driven to serve others less fortunate. She is President of Round Square student
committee at the International School of Kenya and makes a positive and
sustainable difference thorough service.

Fawzia Mohamed Omer

Fawzia's best character traits are her humility and
perseverance. She is a pleasure to teach and an integral part of our KAS
community.

Bianca Darkoa Amoabeng

Bianca is the type of student who will consistently be
present and active in all scheduled activities.
She will step up in a leadership role, even when other students are not
willing to do the task assigned.

AISA Award for Excellence

AISA established the AISA Award for Excellence in 2008 as a way of recognising and rewarding the achievements of outstanding students in AISA member schools. The award is conferred to any student nominated by their school who can demonstrate high academic results and whose character exemplifies the association’s values. Each school is invited to submit one application for the award.

Nominations for this award are due no later than March 1st of each year with the AISA Board confirming the successful candidates at the March board meeting. Schools are then free to award recipients of the AISA Award for Excellence at end of year school celebrations.

AISA values are demonstrated by those who:

Promote a school environment that is characterized by a sense of hospitality and friendliness, collegiality and community among students and between students and staff.

Demonstrates by example the concept of service to the human family either within or outside the school environment.

Seeks to understand, appreciate and promote African cultures through service activities, participation in cultural events, or personal expression through African literature, languages, music, art or dance.

Embraces a world view which celebrates human unity and diversity. This trait could be demonstrated through service activities, or student activities, cultural events, membership in clubs or organizations within or outside of school, academic projects, or any form of artistic expression.

Nomination Guidelines

Each AISA Full Member school is invited to nominate one student each year to be considered for this award.

The deadline for submission of your school nominee is Match 1st

Award recipients will be confirmed by the AISA Board

A plaque and a letter will be sent to the school head to be presented to the award recipient at the school year-end ceremony.

2017/18 Winners

The Winners of the award in the 2017/2018 academic year shall be announced at end of the year.

2016/17 Winners

Winners of the award in the 2016/2017 academic year are:

Stella Njoroge, International School of Kenya

Fawzia Mohamed Omer, Khartoum American School

Bianca Darkoa, Amoabeng Ghana International School

Sarah Khaki, International School Moshi

Bilngwe Ngwakum Akisa, American International School of Lusaka

Benjamin Hotchner-Blaser, International School of Tanganyika

Hulda Abudo, American International School of Mozambique

Chumani Mokoena, American International School of Johannesburg

Paolo Nasr, Lincoln Community School

Jorgo Tesfa, International Community School of Addis Ababa

Takudzwa Marwendo, Harare International School

2015/16 Winners

Winners of the award in the 2015/2016 academic year are:

Alexander Alverson, International School of Kenya (ISK)

Eve Coulibaly, International School of Ouagadougou (ISO)

Caio Silveira da Rocha, American International School of Mozambique (AISM)

Dominique Cottrell, American International School of Lusaka (AISL)

Nada Motasim Daoud, Khartoum International Community School (KICS)

Revogatus Tesha, International School of Moshi (ISM)

Nardos Ayana Kebede, International Community School of Addis Ababa (ICS, Addis)